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AL SB202

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "spirit infused beverages" as ready-to-drink mixed liquor beverages containing no more than 7 percent alcohol by volume in single-serve containers of 16 ounces or 480 milliliters or less.

  • Establishes a "limited spirit expanded retail license" allowing existing beer and wine retailers to purchase and sell spirit infused beverages, with license fees of $150 annually for either on-premises and off-premises consumption or off-premises consumption only.

  • Requires spirit infused beverages to be advertised and displayed adjacent to beer or wine, with no requirement for separate entrances or storage areas.

  • Eliminates additional local licensing, administrative requirements, and background checks for spirit infused beverage sales beyond the state license fee.

  • Becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Spirit infused beverages; permit sale by retailers

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

Last Action

Pending Senate Tourism

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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